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The philanthropy in public parks
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018622586/the-philanthropy-in-public-parks

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May 5, 2021
Kiwi woman launches world female ranger day
An international elephant saving organisation led by a Kiwi is launching the first world female ranger day to help stop the annual...

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May 3, 2021


Auckland Council successful in first kauri dieback prosecution
The first person to be prosecuted for entering closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges has been found guilty on two charges in relation to...

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Apr 13, 2021


PLF Meeting: Bay of Plenty Cycle Trails Tour
Join us on May 7th for a day of visiting local cycle trails and hearing fundraising solutions outside of rates revenue. To register for...

PLF
Feb 22, 2021


DOC Reveals New Heritage and Visitor Strategy
The Department of Conservation's new Heritage and Visitor strategy acknowledges more work needs to be done to manage iconic sites under...

PLF
Feb 18, 2021


Cornwall Park COVID-19 Guidelines 14/02/21
Read Cornwall Parks approach to working within the requirements of a COVID-19 Alert Level 3 lockdown. Their work plan is outlined in the...

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Feb 15, 2021


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Jan 28, 2021


Best parks to take kids in Auckland
With more than 4000 parks in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aucklanders are spoilt for choice. But what are the best ones to take kids to? I spoke to...
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Jan 5, 2021


Why choose a career in the parks industry?
This video is the second instalment of our sector promotional videos capturing the diversity, opportunity and reward associated with...
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Dec 14, 2020


Hunter environmental leader and educator Brian Gilligan dies, aged 72.
HE was, by nature, a gentle man. He was, for nature, for all of us, a leader and an educator, a diplomat and a protector. Brian Gilligan,...
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Dec 14, 2020


Statue unveiling for ‘Auckland’s founding father’
Sir John Logan Campbell: statue unveiling for ‘Auckland’s founding father’ in cornwall park. Cornwall Park, one of Auckland’s most...
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Nov 19, 2020


Erebus memorial given go-ahead for Auckland park
A controversial national Erebus memorial proposed for an Auckland park has been given the green light, with Waitematā Local Board members...
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Nov 18, 2020


End of the road for playground vehicles?
Safety concerns may result in the removal of two much-loved vehicles from a Masterton playground. Read more at:...
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Nov 17, 2020


City Parks: America's New Infrastructure - Overview
“City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure” is the first video in a five-part series from City Parks Alliance documenting the...
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Nov 15, 2020


Campbell Crescent heritage and restoration
Campbell Crescent is a significant historical area of Cornwall Park that underwent restoration work from 2017-2020 to continue Sir John...
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Nov 6, 2020


Revived Sir John Logan Campbell memorial fountain reopens
One of Tāmaki Makaurau's historic treasures has reopened after its refurbishment as part of a major restoration plan. The Sir John Logan...
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Nov 6, 2020


Greater Wellington's Amanda Cox Awarded Outstanding Parks Leader
Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Regional Parks Manager Amanda Cox has been awarded the inaugural New Zealand Outstanding Parks...
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Oct 29, 2020


Kiwis opting for backyard holidays to 'relax and refresh' - Tourism NZ
A tough 2020 means New Zealanders holidaying in their own country are increasingly doing so to "relax and refresh" - putting the outdoors...
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Oct 20, 2020


Exotic plants stolen from Wellington Botanic Garden
The manager of Wellington Botanic Garden says it is likely that exotic plants taken from an indoor garden have been stolen for sale. A...
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Oct 14, 2020


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Oct 9, 2020
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